Finance & Grants Officer, Morogoro

About the role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Finance & Grants Officer in Morogoro to support the financial and grants management of its programme. The role covers accurate financial administration, budget monitoring and compliance with donor and organisational requirements across the grant lifecycle, working closely with programme, procurement and management teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor subawardee financial and management performance and conduct regular site visits to check compliance, follow up on special award conditions and provide capacity building.
• Review subawardee documentation such as monthly invoices, timesheets, receipts and monthly programme reports, and submit them to the head office.
• Prepare and manage a regional budget, track expenditures, and prepare financial reports and documentation as requested.
• Perform or review reconciliations of bank, balance sheet, vendors and inventory accounts.
• Assist in developing subawardee budgets, coordinate with the Finance Manager on audits and help implement audit recommendations.
• Support procurement, including reviewing vendor selection analyses, and prepare project activity, pipeline and budget reports to USG and FHI 360 standards.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly financial reports and close payments in line with FHI 360 cost principles.
• Review accounting transactions so costs are charged to the correct codes, and conduct compliance reviews and third-party confirmations for regional payments.
• Maintain an updated database of service providers, review requests for payment and attest deliverables.
• Educate stakeholders on programmes, procedures and eligibility criteria, and maintain professional working relationships.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management, direct management of contracts, grants and other agreements in an NGO environment; NGO experience preferred.
• CPA, ACCA or another relevant professional qualification is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, analyse financial data, communicate clearly and adapt to diverse cultural settings.

Required skills

• Knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rules and regulations, contracting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software.
• Use of Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams and standard office equipment.

Travel is less than 10-30%. The expected annual basic salary is TZS 40,000,000 - 55,000,000. Applications are made online with a cover letter, CV, copies of certificates and three referees; the closing date is 30 October 2026.